Moving to Taiwan from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CD
23.2%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
TW
$47,800

Taiwan performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Taiwan?

Working remotely from Taiwan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Taiwan.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD TW
Population 108,407,721 23,580,712
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +886
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 110